Testimonials

“For the past 4 years our son has been in and out of multiple group homes, therapeutic homes, and has had more than 70 hospitalizations for his behavior. There have been so many positive changes in our son We’ve never seen this kind of progress from other facility’s he has resided in. Every one of these changes have been for the better. He is much calmer, patient. His fits of rage have subsided to almost nil. he Is much more confident in himself, he is more helpful, his priorities are in order now, and his grades In school have risen to an all-time high.”Mr. & Mrs. HParents

“We have several students who attend our school that live at WesCare group homes. Ms. Valorie Enoch is the primary contact person for our school system. She comes to scheduled meetings and attempts to make arrangements with parents/guardians so that they can be present as well. When we have a crisis with one of her clients, she is able to be accessed by phone and give instructions. The direct group home staff are accessible for any crisis that may arise. They seem to genuinely care about their clients.”Jennifer HankinsEC Department, Morehead High School

“Yalonda Parker, as well as WesCare in general, has been a critical part of our daughter Tori’s adjustment to living in the community. She has been very attentive to Tori’s needs and is always open to input regarding Tori’s continuing development of life skills. I totally trust WesCare to ensure that Tori has a safe living environment; consistent health care; and socially, educationally, and vocationally-enriching activities.”Carol JonesParent

“I am a mother of a 15-year-old son. He has been institutionalized five times for behaviors and severe self-injurious behaviors. We as a family are very strong and we have been trying to find placement in the group home setting for three-and-a-half years. Until recently, we came across WesCare Professional Services and from the beginning they were very welcoming. Valorie, the qualified professional, was so engaging and made us feel like my son could be a part of a group home that really cares. If you’re looking and seeking placement, it doesn’t have to be unnerving anymore. Call WesCare Professional Services where help and compassion were my experience and can be yours also.”Bridgette LawrenceParent

“I have found each of the staff and management to be dedicated to improving the life situation and future of the young men in the program. You go above and beyond your responsibilities to your residents on a daily basis. My client was encouraged to succeed and was shown-true caring and the practice of giving to others selflessly. He left with enhanced life skills and a better character.”L. SpurlinSocial Worker IIIForsyth County DSS

“Before my brother came to WesCare, he was hospitalized many times for one sickness or another. He was also depressed very badly. He was not in any program that would get him out of the home so he was never happy. Since coming to WesCare my brother has not been hospitalized once. His depression is now under control. He is in a day program that gets him out in the public to a volunteer job. The team of professional staff working with him to make all this possible has improved his life and he is a happy and thriving person.”Deborah McCall GraceSister

“There is a young woman by the name of Shauna who works for WesCare Professional Services, and she is an angel to me and my son’s life. She was placed in our lives when my son, who has autism and sensory processing disorder, needed a one-on-one aid in his classroom to complete his instructional day. With no hesitation, she quickly learned my son’s needs along with implementing positive behavior for his success. She worked with him for over seven months and the change in his ability to focus and participate in class was amazing. She knew how to challenge him to be greater than others perceive him to be. Thank you so much for your support and love.”JanaMom Advocate

“I keep a running list of providers in the state of North Carolina that I rely on to serve individuals with high profile and intense needs especially dual diagnosed individuals (mental illness coupled with developmental delays and/or autism). WesCare is towards the top of that list! For years I have relied on the services and assistance from WesCare and have directed parents, MCO representatives, and other community agencies to inquire about placement and in-home supports with them.”Timothy O'TooleSocial Worker, NC Department of Health and Human Services

“Before our son came to WesCare, he had been in one of the state hospitals. He was in for explosive behaviors, again. Our son has been hospitalized many times over the past several years for a multitude of behavioral reasons. Today, my son does daily chores, takes care of his own personal hygiene, attends school on a daily basis, does homework, has a volunteer job and uses proper manners. This past Christmas, our son came home for the first time for five days. Not once did I have to pick up a phone and call anyone for help. Our entire family was amazed at the turn around. Our son now comes home every month for home visits and as he continues to improve, so do his visits. I never thought I would see the day I’d be sitting at the dinner table listening to my son hold a well-informed conversation about his job, his school and his responsibilities at the group home. I can honestly say that for the first time in years, the tears I shed for my son were ones of JOY.”Sharon ZandloParent

“Valerie is an awesome QP for WesCare. She is very professional, when information is needed she provides it in a timely manner, and she has a passion for the profession.”LaTasha S. Earl, MPA QPIDD Care Coordinator, Partners Behavioral Health Management

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About WesCare

Our approach to behavioral health care is to provide a comprehensive, coordinated, managed mental health program for each client we serve. We believe our approach is flexible and dynamic, designed to meet the evolving and ever-changing needs and demands of our clients and their team.

WesCare Partners With New Nonprofit Offering Support to Parents and Teachers of Students With Special Needs

WesCare Professional Services, in conjunction with Mental Health Support Services of NC, recently established partnership with a budding disability advocacy organization working to fill a void within the local mental health community.

PTS Support for Exceptional Children guides parents and teachers of children with special needs and the children themselves through the mental health system, an often difficult journey navigated alone.

Twin sisters Jana and Tassia Carter formerly launched PTS Support for Exceptional Children as a nonprofit in May. They each have sons with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

After realizing there was a need for a support group, the pair decided to gather and share all they’ve learned throughout the past eight years advocating for their children.

They also combined their experiences from their respective careers to form the organization. Jana has a background in business previously serving 12 years in corporate America. Today she owns an auto loan company.

Tassia has a background in early childhood education, previously owning her own child care program, opening a school as an administrator and lead teacher, and currently working with WesCare to open the after-school program at Spero Developmental Daycare Services this summer. She will return to school in the fall taking special education courses. She currently provides home care for her eight-year-old son, Jonas Oliver, who has mild intellectual disability, scoliosis, and is nonverbal.

WesCare provides services for Jana’s seven-year-old son, Nijay, who has autism and sensory processing disorder. While working together, Jana found WesCare’s level of professionalism and devotion, to not only her son but all consumers and their families, impressive and admirable.

“There aren’t many places out there that really do what they say they do and they do it with passion,” says Jana.

The feeling was mutual. Jana and Tassia began holding support groups at WesCare and a partnership emerged.

“They truly have a passion for this field and we are very proud to be partnered with them,” says Eric Page, WesCare Operations Manager.

PTS of PTS Support for Exceptional Children stands for parents, teachers, and students. The organization hosts three meetings a week, every other week, addressing the needs of each group per session.

Participants have opportunities to ask questions and express their challenges to others who can relate. They receive feedback, educational materials, and a list of resources. They leave feeling validated, heard, and with tools to help as they move forward.

“[They] come out and express themselves in a judgement-free zone,” says Tassia.

Specifically during group sessions with teachers, guest experts such as special education teachers and occupational therapists lead discussions on how to best modify their classrooms to meet the needs of their students with disabilities while also meeting the needs of students without disabilities.

“Our ultimate goal is to make sure [participants] are feeling very empowered, very encouraged,” says Jana.

Additionally, PTS Support for Exceptional Children hopes to offer support group sessions in different settings, provide workshops and seminars, host art programs, provide babysitting, and link participants with various networks that can further address their concerns.

With an understanding that students may receive a message of empowerment more effectively from other students instead of adults, youth members of PTS Support for Exceptional Children plan to participate in two existing summer camps this season leading group support sessions for children.

The nonprofit also has plans for a big community day and photo shoot in July.

Jana and Tassia are thrilled they can be of assistance to the community. Yet, while their organization helps others, they are receiving the same in return.

Just hearing how much they’re already impacting so many lives, “It’s such a blessing,” says Tassia.

The next PTS Support Exceptional Children parent meetings will be held July 10th and 24th at 6:30 p.m. at the WesCare office. They will hold four student meetings every Monday starting July 3 at Hope Academy. If you know of someone with a child with disabilities who you think might benefit, please share.